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Book Review: Ninth House

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Genre: Adult Fantasy - Magical Realisim Series: Book 1 in the Alex Stern Series Rating:  5/5 Synopsis Alex Stern wakes up after a horrific accident with a stranger sitting by her hospital bed.  The stranger offers her a chance at a new life, a life at Yale.  Alex has no idea what she's gotten herself into by agreeing to monitor the secret societies of Yale.    This…
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ARC Book Review: The Better Liar

The Better Liar by Tanen Jones Genre: Mystery/Thriller Release Date: January 14 Rating:  3/5 Synopsis Leslie’s sister Robin is dead. But her father’s will makes it clear that his money goes to both of them or neither of them.  Leslie needs the money and when she meets a woman who resembles Robin the two come to an agreement: Mary will impersonate Robin for a week in exchange for Robin’s half of the…
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ARC Book Review: Beyond the Shadowed Earth

Beyond the Shadowed Earth by  Joanna Ruth Meyer  Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 2 in the Beneath the Haunting Sea Series Other Books in the Series:  Beneath the Haunting Sea Rating:  2/5 Synopsis To become Empress Eda makes a bargain with the gods.  A bargain that means giving away the soul of her best friend.  Now with her empire in crumbles and best friend dead Eda sets out to confront the god who…
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Wallbanger by Alice Clayton

Synopsis The first night after Caroline moves into her fantastic new San Francisco apartment, she realizes she's gaining an intimate knowledge of her new neighbor's nocturnal adventures. Thanks to paper-thin walls and the guy's athletic prowess, she can hear not just his bed banging against the wall but the ecstatic response of what seems (as loud night after loud night goes by) like an endless parade of women. And since Caroline is currently…
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Book Review: Finale

Finale by Stephanie Garber Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 3 in the Caraval Series Other Books in the Series:  Caraval, Legendary Rating:  5/5 Synopsis Legend is about to be crowned king.  But the fates have been released from the cards and are wreaking havoc on the city.  Even though Caraval is over there are still many secrets left to uncover.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my…
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Book Review: Nameless Queen

SynopsisCoin is a Nameless, a class of Citizens so low they don’t even have names.  But when the tattoo declaring her queen shows up on her arm, she is thrust into life as a royal.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page.Thank you to Random House Children's for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  ReviewThe idea of this book really excited…
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2020 Reading Resolutions

Last year I made my first ever Reading Resolutions.  Of the six resolutions I made, I feel like I competed five of them.  The one I didn't complete was finishing a reading challenge, but there is always next year.  This year I have six new Reading Resolutions that I hope to be able to accomplish.   1. Read 120 booksThis past year I read about 120 books, that did include audio books.  I'd like…
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Book Review: The Toll

Synopsis Three years have passed since Rowan and Citra disappeared and the Thunderhead closed itself off.  This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review I loved Scythe, Thunderhead left me needing more, and The Toll did not disappoint.  The book was filled with characters I’ve come to love throughout the series, as well as new characters that I grew to love.  The Toll picks up a little…
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Book Review: A Heart so Fierce and Broken

Synopsis Rhen’s claim to the throne is being called into question, and Grey is the rumored rightful heir.   Grey’s been on the run, but he may have to challenge Rhen for the throne for the good of Emberfall.  This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Bloomsbury YA for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.   Review I often…
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Book Review – Kingdom of Copper

Synopsis After Dara’s death, Nahri is forced into marriage, but while in the palace embraces the city of her ancestors. Ali is exiled and dealing with the aftermath of what happened the night he killed Dara, and the new powers he has.  Outside of Daevabad Devas gather to take back their city. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review I really enjoyed The City of Brass…